Akiba Commercial Bank Head of Marketing and Communications

This is the senior management position. The incumbent report to the managing Director. He/she shall develop and implement and marketing communications strategy to enable the Bank to effectivel meet its business plan and objectives.  He/she shall be responsible for the following key duties, amongst others:  I. Develop/review, update and implement the marketin policies and guidelines. II. Overall in charge of executing the bank’s marketing activities. III. Conduct market research and intelligence. IV. Manage promotions and advertisements. V. Coordinate and deliver/facilitate training for staff and customers. VI. Develop/review, update and enforce the communications policy an guidelines. VII. Execute the bank’s internal and external communications, including generating press release and internal communication. VIII. To leverage communications as a tool for public understanding and publicity of the bank. IX. Plan and excute the bank’s Corporate Social responsibility initiatives.  Qualifications:  Academic credential and working experience. a) Possession of a minimum of a University Degree with a major in marketing communications, Public Relations or any other relevant degree. b) A minimum of 5 years work experience at senior management level preferably in a banking or financial institution. Job competencies a) Strong practical knowledge and skills in marketing and communications b) Excellent presentation skills c) Strong computer application skills (word, power point, spreadsheets, etc) d) An effective team leader e) Strong personal integrity General terms and conditions of service a)the above position carries competitive pay and benefit packages in line with the successful candidate’s qualifications. ACB is an equal opportunity employer without regard to one’s religion race, tribe, gender and physical ability.

Application Instructions:

How to apply: All interested candidates should write to the undersigned within seven (7) days from first appearance of this advertisement, enclosing the following: a) Comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) b) Copies of academic certificate and testimonials, including examination results’ transcripts from secondary schools (“O” and “A” levels) c) Candidate’s day contact address, including mobile phone numbers d) 3 professional related referees. The Managing Director Akiba Commercial Bank PLC Amani Place – 3rd Floor Ohio Street P.O. Box 669 Dar es Salaam Email: md@acbtz.com Please note, only successful and shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interview.